🔖 1 . The label (almost) never lies
➡️ Always check the label:
🧵 Gestickt oder retro-looking? Good news.
📍 "Made in France", "USA", "Italy"? Das ist normalerweise ein gutes Zeichen.
❌ No barcode = wahrscheinlich pre-90s!
👉 Beispiel hier: Authentische Militärjacke
👗 2. Long-lasting materials & finishes
Vintage bedeutet oft:
🧶 Real cotton, wool, thick leather
🔩 Metal zippers (YKK, Talon), sturdy buttons
✂️ A cut that "fits right" without alterations
👉 See: Y2K Mix (Vintage)
📏 3. Retro cuts = einzigartiger Stil
Jede Ära hat ihre ikonischen cuts:
👖 High waist, straight or flared jeans? 70s/90s.
👚 Broad shoulders, funky prints? 80s.
👗 Cinched waist, midi length? 50s/60s.
👉 Inspiration: Vintage Levi's 501 Jeans
🧬 4. Kleine Flicken voller Geschichte
Ein echtes Vintage-Stück hat gelebt:
🪶 Natural leather patina
🌤 Slightly faded colors
🧵 Light wear in all the right places.
⚠️ Watch out for "new with vintage effect" clothing: too perfect = often fake.
👉 Check out: Naturally aged leather jacket.
✅ In summary
✔️ Check the label
✔️ Feel the fabric
✔️ Observe the cut
✔️ Look for signs of life
And most importantly... trust your instinct and curiosity 🧡🧡.